Columbia Threadneedle Investments
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Asset management |
| Predecessor | Columbia Management Group, Threadneedle Asset Management |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Boston , United States |
Area served | Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia |
| Parent | Ameriprise Financial |
Columbia Threadneedle Investments is a US-based asset management company operating as the asset management branch of Ameriprise Financial.
Background
Formed in 2015, Columbia Threadneedle resulted from the combination of Columbia Management Group, a mutual fund sponsor and investment advisory firm, with Threadneedle Asset Management, a UK-origin asset manager focusing outside the US. Both entities were Ameriprise Financial subsidiaries, acquired in 2010 and 2003 respectively. Prior to this, Columbia Management functioned as Bank of America's asset management division.
In April 2021, Columbia Threadneedle enhanced its footprint in Europe by purchasing BMO's European asset management operations, which included F&C Asset Management, for $845 million. Following the acquisition, the BMO funds were integrated and rebranded under the Columbia Threadneedle umbrella.
By October 2024, the company discontinued its independent UK small-cap stock division due to investor redemptions occurring before a UK Budget that diminished stock market attractiveness.
Based in Boston, Columbia Threadneedle maintains offices across 17 countries, including strategic locations such as Luxembourg, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Its clientele covers regions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.